The Causes of Shrub Encroachment in Grasslands and Its Effects on Biodiversity
As climate change and intensified human disturbances continuing,the phenomenon of shrub encroachment in grasslands is increasingly prevalent and has evolved into a global issue.It has become a focal point and frontier in disciplines such as grassland environmental science,grassland ecology,tourism,soil science,and animal husbandry.This paper provides a comprehensive summary of potential factors from both climate change and human activities.Building upon this,the paper outlines the impacts of shrub encroachment in grasslands on biodiversity,further examines potential pathways influencing biodiversity,and makes a further prospect for the future research direction.It highlights the importance of addressing shrub encroachment for China's implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Biodiversity Framework and achieving global goals such as zero net land degradation by 2030.
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